Processed foods may contribute to weight gain because they're low in protein, new research suggests. A lack of protein may prompt the body to try to balance nutrients by overeating, researchers theorize. Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, funded in...
There are 4 components to your metabolism: Your basal metabolic rate (resting metabolic rate) is the energy you burn while resting. It keeps your cells alive and helps your body function properly. The second component is the thermic effect of food. This is the amount...
The term ‘hedonic hunger’ refers to one's preoccupation with and desire to consume foods for the purposes of pleasure and in the absence of physical hunger. People who experience significant food deprivation and are in an acute state of caloric need are considered to...
Typically, elevations in blood sugar are associated with dietary choices, such as eating too much sugar or too many carbs. But many elements can affect how our bodies regulate blood sugar, including dehydration, heat exposure, and skipping meals. Stress from life...